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Archive for January, 2014
“Embracing Life” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in "Embracing Life" a poem by John J. Rigo, A poem about embracing Life., tagged Arts, Christianity, Forgiveness, God, Lord, Poetry, relationships, Religion and Spirituality on January 15, 2014| 2 Comments »
“I Love You’s Without Meaning” copyright 2013 John J. Rigo, upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in The meaning of the words "I Love You.", The Sometimes Words Without Meaning: "I Love You", The True Meaning of real Friendships, tagged A poem about friendship by John J. Rigo Texas's Poet, Arts, friendship, God, Online Writing, Poetry, relationships, Romance, Texas, The true meaning of "I Love You", The true meaning of friendships on January 13, 2014| Leave a Comment »
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Many so called “Friends in Life are really wolves in Sheep’s Clothing.” Beware of those “I Love You’s” from Friends.
“Am I Now Lost to my Time?” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Is this the Future of the US?, The New Obama flag for the US, What three more years of Obama will bring., tagged Barack Obama, Christianity, Flag, God, Lord, New Gods, Obama, President, Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, Religion and Spirituality, United States on January 12, 2014| Leave a Comment »
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“Transition” copyright 2014 John J. Rigo, a new poem for upcoming poetry book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in A new poem by Texas' Poet John J. Rigo, tagged a connection of all our souls, A McKinney Texas' newest poetry work, A non-profit published poet for Collin County Texas, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, Author of "Amist Series of Poetry Books', Poetry, Top 200 poets internationally in Who's Who on January 12, 2014| 1 Comment »
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“Carry smart if you’re going to carry” with a commentary by John J. RIgo, Texas’ Commentator
Posted in Protecting Your Concealed Carry Rights, tagged A Commentary on Concealed Carry, Carry Smart, Protecting your gun carry rights on January 11, 2014| 2 Comments »
I have been a concealed carrier and FFL holder for over 15 years. There is no doubt in my mind that with the crash of our ecomony in the latter half of 2014, many of us carry holders “will actually start carrying.” This is a great article on practicing continued safety with our licenses.
If you read the headlines you may have seen the press this week on Kentucky State Representative Leslie Combs. Combs was responsible for a negligent discharge of her Ruger LCP pistol while in the Kentucky State Captiol Annex. She was unloading the pistol and did not follow the proper safety procedure – which is the typical procedure for any semi-auto handgun:
- Remove the magazine
- Rack the slide
- Verify that the chamber is clear
Instead of following those simple and repeatable safety protocols she chose to pull the trigger without clearing the chamber and the result was a negligent discharge. It didn’t take long for the #bullymoms to call for Combs’ resignation– it’s a bit surprising considering the fact that Combs is a Democrat, but this is a reminder of the endless determination that the Civilian Disarmament complex has to accomplish its goals. This is NOT a partisan issue. This incident…
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“The Gift of a Stranger’s Smile” (Revised) copyright 2005 John J. Rigo “Roses Amidst Thorns”
Posted in A Poem that asked the question: Are there Angels on the Earth?, Are There Angels on the Earth?, Are there Angels on the Earth? A question from a Texas' Poet, Poetry, Poetry From McKinney Texas, Selection from "Roses Amidst Thorns" published in 2005, Texas' Poetry, tagged A Poem about Angels?, Angels on the Earth?, Are there Angels on the Earth?, CrunchBase, IBook, iPad, IPhone, IPod Touch, ITunes, Poetry, Texas on January 10, 2014| 3 Comments »
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It was one of those days that nothing seemed to be going right.
My mind filled with racing thoughts
going different ways
Questions, questions with seemly no answers
as I pushed through the crowd
of wherever I was going.
Suddenly in my own world
I looked up
and there you were
passing me ever so quickly.
The smile that you gave me took my breath away.
A stranger’s smile in a maddening world.
There was such kindness in that smile of yours.
The warmest of feelings overcame me.
Peace and Joy was brought to my racing heart.
Long after you were gone
I tried to remember
what you looked like.
Were your eyes Blue or Brown?
All that remained in my mind’s eye
was the memory of that very special and endearing smile.
A smile that brought a smile to my own lips.
With a nod of my head
I gave thanks and appreciation
for this gift from a stranger.
Long after this time
a strange thought came to my mind.
Could angels be walking this earth
to remind each of us
that love can be
the gift of the day?
"My Magic Red Shoes" copyright 2009 John J. Rigo, upcoming "Passion Amidst Apathy"
Posted in "My Magic Red Shoes" a poem by John J. Rigo, A Christmas Gift for 2012, Overcoming Our Current Stresses, upcoming book "Passion Amidst Apathy", tagged a binding of hearts, A Christmas Gift for 2012, A McKinney Poet, A McKinney Texas' newest poetry work, A new poem by a McKinney Texas' poet, A Published McKinney Texas Poet, A published poet who has won the Collin County Texas Poetry Award, dealing with stress, My Magic Red Shoes, Our Memories: A Place of no Stress, Poetry on January 10, 2014| Leave a Comment »
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"Yea Through the Grace of God Go I" copyright 2005 John J. Rigo "Roses Amidst Thorns"
Posted in Battling after Holidays Depression, Overcoming Depression, Poetry, Selection from "Roses Amidst Thorns" published in 2005, tagged Arts, Dealing with Depression, God, Health, Online Writing, Overcoming Depression., Poetry, Romance, Texas, Word on January 7, 2014| Leave a Comment »
I have been where you are
a hell of loneliness and despair.
Had I created this place in my past
as you are now
where I was once?
I ask myself what pains cross your mind
as this day of many comes to you?
Do you hunger?
Are you without sleep?
The night only brings fear for your life.
Are you without anyone who cares
where you are this day?
Are you missed?
I too have been where you are.
From ashes of the mind did thou raise me
from a pit of worldly hell.
It was not my talents of mind
nor spirit that lead me from this dark world.
It was my prayers.
You never failed to hear me
when I cried out to you.
When I tried to end this life
you spoke gently to me
asking me to be patient
and wait one more day.
One day lead to another.
Finally the sun began to shine again
in your blessings and your love for me.
Thank you Lord
for giving hope to the hopeless
as you gave to me.
Thank you Lord
for loving me when I was without love.
Yea Lord without your grace
would I now be lost.
“The Shadows of The Dark” copyright 2012 John J. Rigo, a poem about overcoming Depression, upcoming book, “Passion Amidst Apathy”
Posted in Poems, Winning the Fight Against Depression, tagged A McKinney Texas' Poet's Poem on Fighting Depression, A Poem dealing with Depression in Our Lives, Fighting Depression in Our Lives, Forgiveness, God, Gospel of John, Health, History, Jesus, Lord, Poem, Poetry, The Battle of Overcoming Depression, United States on January 7, 2014| Leave a Comment »
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Texas Poetry 
New report says millions of women at risk of falling into poverty, economic ruin
Posted in The Results of five years under Obama, tagged A short commentary on President Obama, Five years under Obama, The Gift of Obama, The results of five years under Obama, The results of the Obama rule on January 12, 2014| 2 Comments »
One man destroying our country down to the “bone.”
New report says millions of women at risk of falling into poverty, economic ruin. The foregoing link demonstrates clearly what the gift of the Obama administration has given to the country in five years of his administration as President of our country. Impeach Obama shortly after the November elections of 2014.
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